Biography & Autobiography - Fashion

Sebastian Masuda is a Japanese creator who is globally known as the father of Japanese "Kawaii" (cute) subculture which originated in Harajuku. His work is characterized by bright neon colors that led to the emergence of Decora fashion. He wears several hats in the...

Author: Mark VasconcellosISBN-13: 9798232490942Publisher: Mark VasconcellosLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2025Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d

Bring you eras to life with inspiration and practical advice from the signature looks and glamorous wardrobe of Taylor Swift Calling all Swifties! Pop legend Taylor Swift is known for her iconic style transformations for each album, both her lyrics and outfits are a...

This brand-new publication explores the life and career of one of America's most experimental and forward-looking twentieth-century fashion designers, Elizabeth Hawes."The World, showing what American designers could do, . . . has enabled me to help decide what you will wear today--and tomorrow!"--Elizabeth HawesElizabeth...

Discover the history of the iconic swoosh. This remarkable journey unveils the evolution of a brand that has not only transformed the sports industry but has also shaped popular culture across the globe. Founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight as "Blue...

An introduction to the career of Travis Banton, one of the preeminent costume/fashion designers of Hollywood's Celebrated "Golden Age." Working at Paramount Pictures from 1925 through 1938, Banton was responsible for creating the on-screen images of such legendary actresses as Carole Lombard, Claudette Colbert,...

Diana touched your elbow, your arm, covered your hand with hers. It was alluring. And she was disarmingly confiding. "Can I ask you something? Nicholas, please be frank . . ." Over his 30-year career at Condé Nast, Nicholas Coleridge has witnessed it all....

Founded in Florence, Italy, as a luggage brand and equestrian outfitter in 1921, Gucci has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Casa de Gucci beloved by the great, the good and the...

The rhythmic hum of the sewing machine has been the soundtrack of my life for as long as I can remember. That steady mechanical purr, accompanied by the soft swish of fabric and the subtle click of scissors forms a melody that guided me...

The Prada label was founded by Mario Prada in 1913 in Milan. Initially, Prada focused on luxury leather goods and accessories, operating from its small, yet elegant boutique in the prestigious Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The brand quickly gained recognition for its exceptional craftsmanship...

How can dress impact a journey through disabling illness and recovery from South Africa to London?Navigating the development of her complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from her home in South Africa, to university in Oxford, and recovery in London, author Nica Cornell uses the...

The Price of Perfection: Jocelyn Wildenstein's Unforgettable Journey is a riveting biography that delves into the extraordinary life of one of the world's most enigmatic figures. Known to many as the "Catwoman," Jocelyn Wildenstein's story is far more than her tabloid persona. This compelling...

As Mike Schneider writes in his poem "Astrakahn," time & space collapse in these poems about hats, orienting readers to the anarchic lyricism of his Many Hats. For instance, Marge, of TV's The Simpsons, coexists with Francisco Goya, Ukraine's Orange Revolution, Bolshevik terror and...

A stunning and thought-provoking biography of one of the world's most iconic fashion designers.From punk provocateur to celebrity couturier, Vivienne Westwood was one of the most influential artists of recent times. A true original who used clothes to express her ethos, often fusing anti-establishment...

The ultimate book on Jil Sander, the queen of minimal fashion, now in a limited special edition with a personally signed art print. This complete, official retrospective, designed by acclaimed book designer Irma Boom in close collaboration with Jil Sander, is destined to become...

This illustrated biography offers unprecedented insight into Coco Chanel's complex and enigmatic life through new research and analysis of the designer by an expert historian. Chanel expert Isabelle Fiemeyer offers a rare, deeply personal look into the life of the iconic designer Coco Chanel....

The Drama of War and Postwar Italy Through the Life of One of Its Most Celebrated IconsWhen people think of fashion designer Emilio Pucci, it is of his bright, swirling colors and easy, freeing fabrics, and everyone from Sophia Loren to Jackie Kennedy donning...

Renzo Rosso's claim "Only the Brave" is the motto of his life: break the rules because only those who are brave enough to risk everything can change the world. Renzo Rosso sewed a pair of bell-bottoms for the first time at age fifteen on...

Through intertwined narratives and evocative illustrations, this graphic biography reveals the life and influence of Karl Lagerfeld, the legendary designer who revolutionized fashion. The book's innovative structure alternates between Lagerfeld's public achievements and personal moments, offering an in-depth and multifaceted look at his story....

Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider weaves the incredible tapestry of Jeffrey Banks's life: a fashion designer who rose from Ralph Lauren intern to award-winning menswear creator and an acclaimed champion of diversity and classic American style. Jeffrey Banks has blazed a remarkable path...

In the glitz and glamour of 1960s Hollywood, Jay Sebring stood as an icon of innovation and style. A visionary who redefined men's grooming, Sebring wasn't just a hairstylist-he was the architect of a $20-billion-a-year industry. His bold techniques and signature charm drew legends...

In the glitz and glamour of 1960s Hollywood, Jay Sebring stood as an icon of innovation and style. A visionary who invented men's hair care and design concepts, Sebring wasn't just a hairstylist-he was the architect of a $100-billion-a-year industry. His revolutionary techniques and...

Louis Vuitton: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is an extraordinary illustrated biography of Louis Vuitton's life, recounting his life and career and the birth of the Louis Vuitton brand, from the internationally renowned illustrator and author, Megan Hess. Louis Vuitton's name is...

The House of Chanel is synonymous with not one, but two iconic designers. First there was Coco, and then there was Karl. The Story of Chanel is the stunning gift set of two hardback books that, through over 200 images accompanied by expert text...

Author: Eric MillikanISBN-13: 9798292416104Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2025Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d

A magazine-style album following one of America's first and oldest supermodels, Carmen Dell'Orefice, now in her nineties and still as glamorous as everKnown as the "oldest living supermodel," Carmen Dell'Orefice (born 1931) began her career on the cover of Vogue at age 15. This...

Yves Saint Laurent's enduring impact on fashion and culture is explored through 70 of the fashion house's iconic pieces. Joining the house of Dior at the age of just 18, it was obvious that this fashion upstart had a glorious career ahead of him....

Get an insider's look at Chappell Roan's rise to pop femininomenon status in this luxe hardcover gift book 100+ stunning photos and clued-in commentary from top music and culture writers explore the power of the "Hot to Go" singer's music, style and cultural influence...

Catwalk Queens: The Stories of Evangelista, Turlington, Campbell, Crawford, Schiffer, and Moss is an in-depth exploration of the lives and careers of six women who redefined the fashion world. Delving beyond the glamorous façade, this book reveals the personal struggles, groundbreaking achievements, and lasting...

When the French designer Christian Dior presented his first collection in Paris in 1947, he changed fashion forever. Dior's New Look created a striking, romantic vision of femininity, luxury, and grace, making him--and his last name--famous overnight. One woman informed Dior's vision more than...

Lydia Hudgens's debut photo book, featuring only plus-sized models: a first in fashion publishing. In a landscape where magazine covers are still dominated by skinny bodies and Fashion Week runways have moved backward in the models that are walking, Plus breaks with business as...

The extraordinary story of costume designer Phyllis Dalton, filled with insights, recollections, and revelations from a life spent on the great film locations of the twentieth century In conversation with film historian Alexander Ballinger, Phyllis Dalton (1925-2025) reveals how she created some of the...

A spectacular celebration of Karl Lagerfeld and the house of Chanel, this is a deluxe gift edition with an iconic new cover design.​ Chanel: The Karl Lagerfeld Campaigns is the first complete collection of Karl Lagerfeld's Haute Couture and Ready-to-Wear campaigns for Chanel, featuring...

Fashion writer Emma Baxter-Wright introduces 50 of the world's most influential fashion designers and a selection of their most celebrated pieces in this hardback guide, showcased with full-color photography. Starting with the foundation of the 19th century House of Worth, perhaps the first real...

Dolphin Odyssey takes you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening as the author shares their lifelong pursuit of understanding the true nature of life, death, and the self. From a young age, their mind was curious about the mysteries of the...

Get an insider's look at Ariana Grande's victorious performing career in this luxe hardcover gift book that's perfect for Arianators 100+ stunning photos and insights from top music and culture writers explore the pop icon's music, style and cultural influence-and just how she's defied...

A NEW YORK TIMES MOST ANTICIPATED - "Reads like a work of fiction, but remarkably, it's all true" (Airmail) - In the tradition of The Barbizon and The Girls of Atomic City, fashion historian and journalist Nancy MacDonell chronicles the untold story of how...

Author: Amber M. BrookmanISBN-13: 9798992736618Publisher: Brookhill & Asc, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/16/2025Pages: 410Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.84d

THIS IS HAIR TRAFFIC CONTROL.Boarding has now begun for a forty-year journey of imagination and creativity, ambition and betrayal, style and wonder, tears and laughter.Your pilot - LIZZI MAC, will guide you with her own unique blend of talent and flair along her personally...

Author: Stephen ClarkeISBN-10: 2958566358ISBN-13: 9782958566357Publisher: PafLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/24/2025Pages: 278Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 8.47h x 5.32w x 0.63d

Beautifully illustrated, the story of the incandescent French designer and entrepreneur, purveyor of all things lavish. Before Chanel, Dior, or Saint Laurent, there was Paul Poiret. Born in Paris in 1879, he was the most audacious couturier of the prewar era. While his outré...

Author: Thomas ElliotISBN-10: 1035434504ISBN-13: 9781035434503Publisher: WelbeckLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/12/2026Pages: 160Format: Hardcover

Paris, 1947. A city yearning for beauty. A designer on the brink of revolution. A sister who survived the unimaginable. From the art salons of Montparnasse to the war-torn streets of occupied France, A Parisian Fairytale is a haute couture historical novel that unveils...

A Fascinating, Unfiltered Look at a Fashion Icon"This book goes beyond the glossy image of Coco Chanel to reveal the womanbehind the legend. It masterfully balances her fashion genius with her businessacumen and personal contradictions. A must-read for fashion lovers and historybuffs alike!"- Olivia...

Discover Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's vacation villa on the French Riviera, where she entertained the leading lights of the French cultural scene in the 1930s and '40s. In 1928, Gabrielle Chanel built La Pausa, a magnificent villa in Roquebrune in the South of France. Designed...

In these fraught times, Theo Fennell's second collection of anecdotes, The Glory Years (More Chapters of Accidents) comes as a welcome antidote. Following on from his first collection, I Fear For This Boy (Some Chapters of Accidents) he relates, in hilarious detail, some of...

The compelling memoir that explores race, cultural representation, Black media's legacy, privilege, and identity from VIBE's founding fashion editor and CNN correspondent Michaela Angela Davis. As VIBE's founding fashion editor and a CNN correspondent, Michaela Angela Davis has been at the forefront of cultural...

Author: Elyce AronsISBN-10: 1668115336ISBN-13: 9781668115336Publisher: Simon & Schuster AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/17/2025Format: CD

ranny Takes A Trip was more than just a shop and a fashion brand; it was the original rock and roll clothes boutique, the template for all that followed. What started as an odd retail venture/art installation in a depressed part of London known...

Dress like a style icon with inspiration and practical advice garnered from the many looks and bold wardrobe of Cher This accessible new series of fashion guides empowers you to dress like a style icon. Cher's timeless glamour, unique sense of style, and famous...